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Aerobics Trainer Client Assessment & Motivation Flashcards

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  1. A client with Type 2 diabetes wants to begin an aerobics program. Which pre-exercise blood glucose range is generally considered safe for exercise participation?

    Answer: 100–250 mg/dL

    Blood glucose between 100–250 mg/dL is generally considered safe for aerobic exercise in clients with Type 2 diabetes; outside this range requires caution or postponement.

  2. What is the PRIMARY purpose of the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)?

    Answer: To identify individuals who need medical clearance before starting exercise

    The PAR-Q is a self-screening tool designed to flag individuals with health conditions that warrant physician clearance before beginning physical activity.

  3. A client in the 'contemplation' stage of behavior change is BEST supported by which trainer approach?

    Answer: Exploring pros and cons of becoming active to tip the decisional balance

    Contemplators are ambivalent; helping them weigh benefits versus barriers tips the decisional balance toward action.

  4. Which of the following best describes 'extrinsic motivation' in an exercise context?

    Answer: Exercising to earn external rewards or avoid negative consequences

    Extrinsic motivation is driven by external outcomes such as prizes, social approval, or avoiding punishment rather than internal enjoyment.

  5. When using the Borg RPE Scale during a client aerobics session, a rating of 13–14 corresponds to which intensity level?

    Answer: Moderate to somewhat hard

    On the 6–20 Borg RPE Scale, 13–14 ('somewhat hard') corresponds to moderate-to-vigorous intensity, appropriate for aerobic conditioning.

  6. A client reports feeling embarrassed exercising in front of others. This is BEST described as:

    Answer: Social physique anxiety

    Social physique anxiety refers to concern and discomfort about others evaluating one's body during physical activity.

  7. Which assessment method estimates body composition using the relationship between body density and fat percentage?

    Answer: Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing

    Hydrostatic weighing measures body density by comparing land weight to underwater weight, then uses the Siri equation to estimate percent body fat.